Nicki Minaj suffers nip-slip at start of U.K. tour

Rapper Nicki Minaj suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction as she kicked off her first U.K. arena tour on Sunday after her bustier slipped down to expose her nipple.

Minaj was performing at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England, when her right nipple popped out of her sparkly corset dress during the energetic “Va Va Voom” track, but she ignored the fashion mishap and continued on with the show.

After completing the tune, she addressed the overexposure and told the crowd, “You guys have seen my boobs before. You won’t tell anyone, will you? What happens in Nottingham…”

The hip-hop star’s figure-hugging outfit slid a little too low once again during the concert finale as she belted out her smash hit “Starships,” but this time Minaj had apparently tried to preserve her modesty in between tracks by placing adhesive tape, decorated with love hearts, over her nipples, which became visible as she closed out the gig.

However, the rapper had warned audience members earlier in the night not to be too surprised if her or her dancers’ stage costumes exposed a little more than expected, telling them: “This is our first show so excuse any boobs popping out or any penises popping out!”

It’s not the first time Minaj has faced a nip-slip onstage – she accidentally exposed her breast while performing live in New York’s Central Park for “Good Morning America” last year.

Take a look at other celebrity wardrobe malfunctions below.

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Sometimes clothes just don’t cooperate. Or are the accidental flashes and glimpses sometimes intentional? <b>Jennifer Lopez</b> is among the latest celebs to suffer some over-exposure, which happened with this skin-tight catsuit in front of thousands of people at a performance in Bologna, Italy in 2012. less

Sometimes clothes just don’t cooperate. Or are the accidental flashes and glimpses sometimes intentional? <b>Jennifer Lopez</b> is among the latest celebs to suffer some over-exposure, which happened with ... more

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Lopez reportedly did some "tricky dance moves" (says E! News Online) and exposed her nipple to thousands of concertgoers.

Lopez reportedly did some "tricky dance moves" (says E! News Online) and exposed her nipple to thousands of concertgoers.

Photo: E! News Online screenshot

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Lopez continued the routine before quickly adjusting herself. She's pictured at her Oct. 13, 2012 show in Berlin a few days later, in the same revealing catsuit.

Lopez continued the routine before quickly adjusting herself. She's pictured at her Oct. 13, 2012 show in Berlin a few days later, in the same revealing catsuit.

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No, this isn't a malfunction, but part of Jennifer Lopez' routine during her show in Berlin, Germany on Oct. 13, 2012.

No, this isn't a malfunction, but part of Jennifer Lopez' routine during her show in Berlin, Germany on Oct. 13, 2012.

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Here's another look at the outfit that didn't quite cover her up in the front.

Here's another look at the outfit that didn't quite cover her up in the front.

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Did Jennifer Lawrence mean to show so much thigh while accepting a SAG award January 27, 2013?

Did Jennifer Lawrence mean to show so much thigh while accepting a SAG award January 27, 2013?

Of course, some "malfunctions" are intentional. Here's <b>Sharon Stone</b> at the "amfAR Inspiration Night" in Paris on June 28, 2012.

Of course, some "malfunctions" are intentional. Here's <b>Sharon Stone</b> at the "amfAR Inspiration Night" in Paris on June 28, 2012.

Photo: Getty Images

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The wind and dress didn't cooperate for singer/dancer <b>Paula Abdul</b> at auditions for "The X Factor" in Los Angeles.

The wind and dress didn't cooperate for singer/dancer <b>Paula Abdul</b> at auditions for "The X Factor" in Los Angeles.

Photo: Kevin Winter / 2011 Getty Images

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Better.

Better.

Photo: Kevin Winter / 2011 Getty Images

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Did <b>Pamela Anderson</b> forget her pants? Or just want to look like she forgot them? She's walking to the German Economy Ministry in Berlin to deliver a PETA petition regarding seal skins.

Did <b>Pamela Anderson</b> forget her pants? Or just want to look like she forgot them? She's walking to the German Economy Ministry in Berlin to deliver a PETA petition regarding seal skins.

Photo: MICHAEL KAPPELER / AFP/Getty Images

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Even Catherine, the <b>Duchess of Cambridge</b>, sometimes has a tough day with clothes, as she struggles with the wind at the Calgary Airport during a visit with Prince William.

Even Catherine, the <b>Duchess of Cambridge</b>, sometimes has a tough day with clothes, as she struggles with the wind at the Calgary Airport during a visit with Prince William.

Photo: Chris Jackson / Getty Images

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, holds her dress down while speaking to soldiers at the Calgary Airport.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, holds her dress down while speaking to soldiers at the Calgary Airport.

Photo: Chris Jackson / Getty Images

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Actress <b>Katherine Heigl's</b> dress broke while accepting the "Female Star of the Year Award" at the ShoWest awards ceremony.

Actress <b>Katherine Heigl's</b> dress broke while accepting the "Female Star of the Year Award" at the ShoWest awards ceremony.

Photo: Ethan Miller / Getty Images

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Showest awards host Billy Bush holds up <b>Katherine Heigl's</b> dress after it broke while she was accepting an acting award.

Showest awards host Billy Bush holds up <b>Katherine Heigl's</b> dress after it broke while she was accepting an acting award.

Photo: Ethan Miller / Getty Images

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There was a lot of chittering over <b>Jennifer Lopez's</b> supposed nipple slip during her stage appearance with Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards in 2012. (Her stylist said it didn't happen.) But something seemed to be going on with Lopez in a different dress at a Vanity Fair Oscar party. Photos by Getty Images. less

There was a lot of chittering over <b>Jennifer Lopez's</b> supposed nipple slip during her stage appearance with Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards in 2012. (Her stylist said it didn't happen.) But something ... more

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It's always bad news when your jewelry has a mind of its own. This is <b>Kathy Griffin's</b> bracelet at the 2012 People's Choice Awards in January.

It's always bad news when your jewelry has a mind of its own. This is <b>Kathy Griffin's</b> bracelet at the 2012 People's Choice Awards in January.

Photo: Christopher Polk / Getty Images for PCA

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Before the bracelet took over.

Before the bracelet took over.

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Can you guess which actress walked the red carpet during a Cannes Film Festival with a busted zipper in the back?

Can you guess which actress walked the red carpet during a Cannes Film Festival with a busted zipper in the back?

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It was <b>Elizabeth Banks</b>.

It was <b>Elizabeth Banks</b>.

Photo: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP/Getty Images

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<b>Hayden Panettiere</b> tries to cover up in a sheer outfit - or not? - at a Golden Globes party.

<b>Hayden Panettiere</b> tries to cover up in a sheer outfit - or not? - at a Golden Globes party.

Photo: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images

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Men have wardrobe malfunctions too. Here's actor <b>James Corden</b> (L) showing some crack while hugging Dominic Cooper at a party for the "The Devils Double."

Men have wardrobe malfunctions too. Here's actor <b>James Corden</b> (L) showing some crack while hugging Dominic Cooper at a party for the "The Devils Double."

Photo: Chris Jackson / Getty Images

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The view from the front is much better.

The view from the front is much better.

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It would be nice if your shoes were always flattering, but these aren't doing <b>Lady Victoria Hervey</b> any favors. She's attending the MOCA Los Angeles Presents "Rebel" Exhibition opening. less

It would be nice if your shoes were always flattering, but these aren't doing <b>Lady Victoria Hervey</b> any favors. She's attending the MOCA Los Angeles Presents "Rebel" Exhibition ... more

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Lady Victoria Hervey in those shoes.

Lady Victoria Hervey in those shoes.

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Whoops. That's the wind and <b>Ashley Bell</b> at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.

Whoops. That's the wind and <b>Ashley Bell</b> at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.

Photo: Jason Merritt / Getty Images

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Singer <b>Katy Perry</b> in a dress that seems too big at the 2012 ASCAP POP Music Awards on April 18.

Singer <b>Katy Perry</b> in a dress that seems too big at the 2012 ASCAP POP Music Awards on April 18.

Photo: John M. Heller / Getty Images

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If you're going to be hopping out of a helicopter, maybe pants or a longer dress would help. This is <b>Lydia Bright</b> at The Duke of Essex Polo on July 9, 2011 in England.

If you're going to be hopping out of a helicopter, maybe pants or a longer dress would help. This is <b>Lydia Bright</b> at The Duke of Essex Polo on July 9, 2011 in England.

Photo: Neil Mockford / Getty Images

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Definitely shoulda worn pants. (Lydia Bright at The Duke of Essex Polo on July 9, 2011).

Definitely shoulda worn pants. (Lydia Bright at The Duke of Essex Polo on July 9, 2011).

Photo: Neil Mockford / Getty Images

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Hate it when the blouse gapes open between the buttons. Here's <b>Sigourney Weaver and director Andrew Stanton at a party for the movie "Wall-E."

Hate it when the blouse gapes open between the buttons. Here's <b>Sigourney Weaver and director Andrew Stanton at a party for the movie "Wall-E."

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

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Someone's shoe fell off during the <b>Sugababes'</b> walk down the runway during London Fashion Week.

Someone's shoe fell off during the <b>Sugababes'</b> walk down the runway during London Fashion Week.

Photo: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images

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Not really a wardrobe malfunction, more a bad hair day on <b>Woody Allen</b>, with Naomi Watts at the Cannes Film Festival.

Not really a wardrobe malfunction, more a bad hair day on <b>Woody Allen</b>, with Naomi Watts at the Cannes Film Festival.

Photo: VALERY HACHE / AFP/Getty Images

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<b>Blake Lively poses herself and her dress at a BAFTA "Brits To Watch" event in Los Angeles.

<b>Blake Lively poses herself and her dress at a BAFTA "Brits To Watch" event in Los Angeles.

Photo: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images

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Blake Lively.

Blake Lively.

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Actress and "American Idol" star <b>Katharine McPhee</b> shows a lot of leg -- probably more than she intended -- while speaking about her TV show "Smash."

Actress and "American Idol" star <b>Katharine McPhee</b> shows a lot of leg -- probably more than she intended -- while speaking about her TV show "Smash."

Photo: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images

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<b>Milla Jovovich</b> wears a sheer, low-cut dress that didn't quite cover her up at a concert at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the 80th birthday of the former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. less

<b>Milla Jovovich</b> wears a sheer, low-cut dress that didn't quite cover her up at a concert at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the 80th birthday of the former Soviet leader Mikhail ... more

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<b>Paris Hilton</b> pulls up her dress at a post-Grammy party.

<b>Paris Hilton</b> pulls up her dress at a post-Grammy party.

Photo: Mark Sullivan / Getty Images

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Time to guess whose cheeky behind this is.

Time to guess whose cheeky behind this is.

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<b>Madonna's</b>, of course. She went leggy and sheer at a Vanity Fair Oscar party. She's pictured here with daughter Lourdes Leon.

<b>Madonna's</b>, of course. She went leggy and sheer at a Vanity Fair Oscar party. She's pictured here with daughter Lourdes Leon.

Where it all began, with JT ripping a breast cover thingie off <b>Janet Jackson</b> at a Super Bowl performance and exposing a pasty-covered breast.

Where it all began, with JT ripping a breast cover thingie off <b>Janet Jackson</b> at a Super Bowl performance and exposing a pasty-covered breast.

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<b>Madonna</b> again, this time with an assistant helping her with her dress at the premiere of "W.E." in New York.

<b>Madonna</b> again, this time with an assistant helping her with her dress at the premiere of "W.E." in New York.

Photo: Theo Wargo / Getty Images

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Good thing actress <b>Amanda Holden</b> has then-fiance Chris Hughes next to her, because her dress might have fallen down.

Good thing actress <b>Amanda Holden</b> has then-fiance Chris Hughes next to her, because her dress might have fallen down.

Photo: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images

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Wardrobe malfunctions apparently were happening decades ago. Who believes <b>Jayne Mansfield</b> busting out of her dress in 1962 while clubbing in Rome was an "accident?" (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) less

Wardrobe malfunctions apparently were happening decades ago. Who believes <b>Jayne Mansfield</b> busting out of her dress in 1962 while clubbing in Rome was an "accident?" (Photo by Keystone/Hulton ... more